Doctor insights on:
Can A Virgin Get A Molar Pregnancy

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No:
There must be union of a sperm and an egg to have a molar pregnancy. The molar pregnancy is an abnormality of the developing placenta. If a woman had artificial insemination and became pregnant and developed a molar pregnancy, she could still be a virgin. But there is no molar pregnancy without a pregnancy.
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15 Minutes:
A molar pregnancy is usually treated by surgically removing the pregnancy from the uterus while you are asleep. It is usually a short 15-20 minute procedure. The cervix is dilated and the contents are removed with suction. You wake up and go home the same day with some cramping and bleeding that resolves over the next few days. If you are in the second trimester, it can be more involved.
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Molar pregnancy:
Usually after a molar pregnancy it is not wise to get pregnant right away. There is a recurrence risk. If you can't get pregnant a year after a molar pregnancy, you should see a reproductive endocrinologist for help.
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Complex issues:
More than 91% of women with a history of hydatidiform mole pregnancies return to normal fertility rates after about a year after the event. Some causes for infertility may be due to damage to the uterus leading to miscarriages. There are many other very complex issues involved. A fertility expert would be the best person to talk to.
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Depo good x 3months:
Depoprovera is usually good for 3 months from the time of the injection. It is limited by body weight and last aa shorter period of time in very obese individuals. After 3 months (90 to 100 days) all bets for contraception are "off" and you need to do a pregnancy test since your last injection is more than one month overdue.
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Pregnancy and taste:
You may be experiencing acid reflux which is quite common in pregnancy. The high levels of estrogen in your body relax the smooth muscle in your esophagus and stomach and make it easier to regurgitate a small amount of acid, especially when you are lying down. Try taking Mylanta, Maalox, or other anti-acid and see if the taste goes away.
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Abnormal pregnancy:
A molar pregnancy is an abnormal pregnancy occurring when an fertilized egg receives too much chromosomal material from the sperm. They can cause heavy vaginal bleeding and require a D&C to remove the abnormal tissue. It is characterized as a complete or partial mole based on the number of chromosomes. Pregnancy hormones will be monitored post-operatively until they return to normal.
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Could write a book:
A molar pregnancy is a pre-cancerous condition caused by a genetic defect in the pregnancy tissue, usually caused by two sperm entering a defective empty egg. A partial mole has some fetal tissue present with a placenta made up of at least some 'molar' tissue. A complete mole is completely molar placental tissue. Partial moles are less dangerous and less likely to persist after treatment.
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Depends.:
In a molar pregnancy the placenta doesn't form properly and instead forms a tumor. It can be benign (lydatidiform mole) or malignant (choriocarcinoma). Usually there is no fetus and the problem is detected in the first or second trimester. There can be a partial molar pregnancy where there is a placenta and fetus, which can rarely go to term.
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Labs & Ultrasound:
The blood work will show abnormally high levels of HCG and on ultrasound there will be what is refered to as a 'snow storm" pattern with no identifiable fetus if it is a molar pregnancy. Usually the woman will also bleed, and sometimes the clots are charecteristic, but that's not enough to make the diagnosis by itself.
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Molar pregnancy:
The classic symptom of molar pregnancy is excessive nausea and vomiting (hyperemesis). Other possible symptoms are vaginal bleeding and rarely symptoms of hyperthyroidism (rapid pulse, tremor, sweating, diarrhea)diagnosis also suspected if uterus larger than gestational age and is confirmed by classical ultrasound findings.
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Molar Pregnancy:
Symptoms of a molar pregnancy can include severe nausea and vomitting, called hyperemesis, and vaginal bleeding, with a molar pregnancy there can be a hyperactive thyroid gland, and signs of pre-eclampsia can be present in the first half of pregnancy.
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Molar pregnancy:
Molar gestions act like cancer in that they can grow and metastasize. You need to have hcg levels done for months after it is treated and I usually advise you to see your OB doctor before you consider trying to conceive again.
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Molar pregnancy:
You should be asking: what follow up is needed? What is your prognosis? How soon you can try and get pregnant again? What are recommended birth control methods after a molar pregnancy?
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No:
I am sorry to hear about your complicated history. Having two molar pregnancies is difficult. As far as I know there is no way to prevent a molar pregnancy. I will say however that your chances of having a normal baby are still good.
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When your due date arrives, you will be more than ready to have your baby! Most women deliver the baby somewhere between 37 and 42 weeks. According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, only 5% of babies arrive on the exact due date. Approximately 7% of babies are not delivered by 42 weeks, and when that happens, it is referred to as a "post-term pregnancy."
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